Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) movie poster

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014)

るろうに剣心 京都大火編
"Fate Hangs On His Sword."
ThumbScore
👍 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 84% (RT: 84%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

Streaming
Netflix
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Director
Runtime
2h 18m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (643 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Cast
Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura
Emi Takei as Kaoru Kamiya
Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara
Kaito Oyagi as Yahiko Myojin
Yu Aoi as Megumi Takani
Yosuke Eguchi as Hajime Saito
Yūsuke Iseya as Aoshi Shinomori
Min Tanaka as Kashiwazaki Nenji
Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 643 votes. Critics gave it 84%.
Overview
Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Keishi Otomo cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Takeru Satoh spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is a 2014 action, adventure, drama film directed by Keishi Otomo. Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead.

He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war. The film has been rated by 643 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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